Judaism’s Greatest Controversies II
About this course
What is better, prophecy or intellect? Does Judaism favour tradition or innovation? What was the difference between the first and second Temple?
Join Shalvie as we delve into the intricate historical dichotomies that came to define our lived experience as Jews today.
Rebbetzin Shalvie Friedman is one of the educators at Aish UK. Shalvie grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa and received her BSc in Maths and Finance from the University of South Africa. She studied Jewish thought and textual analysis at the Nishmat Seminary in Jerusalem. Shalvie has taught in high schools in Johannesburg, as well as at many seminaries in Israel, both for newly observant students as well as those with religious backgrounds.
She also ran a youth group for English-speaking teens in Ramat Beit Shemesh. She currently teaches Jewish Studies at Hasmonean Girls High School as well as teaching for various parts of the Aish family and raising her own family
Course Outline
What is the difference between the first and second Temples? Did you know there were two sets tablets of the Ten Commandments? Shalvie takes you through the symbolism of these iconic Jewish moments in history and brings them to life.
What does Judaism value more: the world of study or the workplace? Shalvie draws on Talmudic sources to give a better understanding of the importance of Torah study in post-Holocaust Judaism.
In the 21st Century, is the place of a woman just in the home? Is Judaism’s view of women simply archaic? Shalvie takes a look at the stereotypes of women through the ages and asks how we can create women that are leaders.
Is the word of God and human wisdom in conflict? Shalvie walks you through the history of prophecy, how it came to an end, and how Jewish history shifted to an age of human partnership in the Divine wisdom of God.
On the one hand, tradition ensures that the wisdom passed down remains intact; on the other hand, pressing issues often require us to change. Shalvie explores the moments when Jewish history demands innovation.
